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President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Inauguration of the newly-completed Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Sports Complex at the Jurado Hall, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday (March 15, 2015). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III has approved higher daily subsistence allowances for the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. Aquino’s spokesman, Secretary Edwin Lacierda on Monday confirmed that the President signed on Friday a joint resolution approved by Congress raising allowances for police and military officers from P90 to P150. Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Philippine Coast Guard will also get higher daily subsistence allowance. The approved joint resolution said the current allowances were “no longer adequate to meet basic needs in view of the prices of basic commodities.” The amount needed to raise the subsistence allowances will be derived from the savings of relevant government agencies this year and will be appropriated in the national budget in the succeeding years. (MNS)

Senator Teofisto Guingona III (right), chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, listens as subcommittee members Senators Antonio Trillanes IV, Aquilino Pimentel III, and Alan Peter Cayetano discuss the measures to be taken after Vice President Jejomar Binay did not show up at the Senate probe on the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall Building II on Thursday, November 6. Binay is in Cebu for several meetings. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Senator Alan Peter Cayetano believes actor Robin Padilla’s criticism of his stance on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is related to politics in Taguig. Cayetano, who served as representative of the Taguig-Pateros legislative district, said Padilla is a supporter of the Tiñgas, his family’s erstwhile political rival in the booming city. ”Well, may special mention po kasi. Malapit po kasi sila sa Tiñga eh, so every time na may issue, talagang tinutuligsa kami,” Cayetano said. ”Ilang beses namin winelcome si Robin sa Taguig. Ilang beses siyang minessage, nung nag-salita siya nung election nung 2010 at 2013 para sa mga Tiñga ay inimbitahan sila ng Muslim sa Taguig para ipakita ang development sa kanila.” The Maharlika Village, located in Taguig, is a Muslim community. The city is currently headed by the senator’s wife, Lani Cayetano, who defeated Rica Tiñga in the 2013 elections. Cayetano lamented that some people, including Padilla, have bought the propaganda that he is anti-Muslim given his stance on the BBL and his mistrust of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). ”Magkape kami ni Robin, walang problema. Read More …

“The Winning Team” – World Champion Manny Pacquiao raises Edith’s hand in full support of her candidacyfor a Glendale City Council Candidate Edith Fuentes! (Photo: by Toto Mortel). Glendale, CA – Philippine Congressman and World Champion Boxer, Manny Pacquiao, gives 100% support to our Kababayan, Edith Fuentes for Glendale City Council (April 7, 2015) candidacy.  Pacquiao is asking our Kababayans to support Fuentes, “Suportahan natin at iboto si Edith Fuentes.”  If elected, Fil-Am Edith Maniquis Fuentes, will be the first Asian-Pacific Islander elected to Glendale City Council after more than 109 years. “My goal is to represent everyone across the board, specifically our Kababayans.  Help me win this election, please vote!” – said Fuentes. Fuentes, who retired after 20 years as Planning and Zoning Administrator for the City of Glendale, is asking all our kababayans in Glendale – “BUMOTO PO TAYONG LAHAT. Napaka-halaga po nitong election sa April 7, 2015.”  Bumoto by absentee ballots (you can request applications from now until March 31st from City Clerk’s office, 613 E. Broadway, (818) 548-2090 and return ballots by April 7th) or vote in person (if already registered voter) on election day, April 7, 2015. (photo courtesy of http://www.fuentes4council.com/) Glendale election precincts will be opened whole day on April 7th from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Kung hindi nyo alam ang precincts ninyo, pumunta sa kahit aling voting precincts and they will give you a provisional ballot to vote. We need all Glendale Fil-Am registered voters to Go Out To Vote (GOTV) this time. Kaya natin ito, Edith Fuentes, needs our Read More …

Since five years ago the heat has been building up from both camps of Filipino eight world title holder Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten Floyd Mayweatther Jr. to bring them into the ring. Amid the back and forth negotiations to smoothen out some issues, finally the two great boxing gladiators will meet at MGM Garden in Las Vegas on May 2nd for what is dubbed the “Fight of the Century”. The unique encounter is the most awaited encounter and has the distinction  being the top prizefight event where both boxers will laugh their way to the bank after less than an hour of blood and sweat if the fight goes through the scheduled 12 rounds. Pacquiao will pocket $80 million while Mayweather will be $120 richer. The staggering amount to stage the fight will cost their fans a lot of money to witness in person or in pay-per view mode. Pacquaio so far has been the only Filipino boxer in history to have ever amassed tons of money doing a job at the canvassed real estate and viewed by millions of boxing fans around the world at different time zones. Good timing and providence are factors that enabled Pacquiao to reach a pinnacle of success in chosen career. Gifted with extraordinary athletic ability and a no-nonsense approach to his craft, the Filipino sports hero continues to reap the natural fruits of his solid commitment. Boxing Pays: Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, appreciates the champ’s gift of a house Read More …

Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday claimed he has been targeted for assassination by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, supposedly to ensure the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. Appearing at the Kapihan sa Senado, Cayetano said an “official intelligence report” furnished by a law enforcement agency he refused to identify specifically named him, confirming what he learned from “unofficial sources,” who said politicians, including one from Metro Manila, would be “sacrificed” for the BBL’s passage. Asked to show the report naming him, Cayetano said those who furnished him a copy “requested not to divulge it in public since they are still investigating the report.” Nevertheless, he claimed the report said “the threat was specifically for me as a senator.” “Sa unofficial sources, politicians ang tinutukoy (The unofficial sources only mentioned politicians),” he added. In the wake of the January 25 Mamasapano incident, Cayetano withdrew his sponsorship of the proposed BBL, which would create a new autonomous homeland as part of the peace agreement between the MILF and government. Cayetano, who hails from Taguig City, which hosts a large Muslim community, claimed that if the assassination bid succeeded, “palalabasin na naman ng MILF na BIFF iyon, pero hindi naman BIFF iyon, na palagi nilang ginagawa (the MILF will say it is the handiwork of the BIFF, even if it isn’t, which is what they always do).” He also claimed that the two organizations are “BFF, best friends forever.” Read More …